Meaning of hit the hay in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   hit the hay

   Definitions

   1. go to bed in order to sleep

   Examples

   • « I usually turn in at midnight »
   • « He turns out at the crack of dawn »

   Antonyms

   • get up
   • turn out
   • arise
   • uprise
   • rise
   • get up
   • turn out
   • arise
   • uprise
   • rise

Browse dictionary

• hit the dirt
• hit the deck
• hit the ceiling
• hit the books
• hit the hay
• hit the jackpot
• hit the roof
• hit the sack
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